Thrall is actually the Tirisfal Guardian, he can't assume the place of Hord's warchief.

No he isn't. Med'an is; Thrall pulled some duty during the events of Cataclysm to fill Deathwing's place when all five Aspects were needed, but remains a shaman only. That being said, given the new Council's bi-factional nature and the renewed war, it's arguable that the Council is effectively disbanded as the Alliance and Horde representatives have gone back to their sides (Jaina in particular).

The sheer fact that we have people being so asinine as to split hairs over the exact definition of content is a sign that there isn't any worth discussing for non-raiders.

No he isn't. Med'an is; Thrall pulled some duty during the events of Cataclysm to fill Deathwing's place when all five Aspects were needed, but remains a shaman only. That being said, given the new Council's bi-factional nature and the renewed war, it's arguable that the Council is effectively disbanded as the Alliance and Horde representatives have gone back to their sides (Jaina in particular).

Weird they went through all the trouble to reastablish the council only to disband it a few years later.

He who sees his own doom can better avoid its path. He who sees the doom of others can deliver it.

No he isn't. Med'an is; Thrall pulled some duty during the events of Cataclysm to fill Deathwing's place when all five Aspects were needed, but remains a shaman only. That being said, given the new Council's bi-factional nature and the renewed war, it's arguable that the Council is effectively disbanded as the Alliance and Horde representatives have gone back to their sides (Jaina in particular).

I think a blue post or tweet pretty much convirmed that the council is all but disbanded. Med'an is off doing something vague, and the rest of the members have disbanded and gone off to do their own things. I hope that they don't bring Med'an back, and if they do they only have him as a minor character and not as big as say Tirion and Thrall in their expansions, I hate that guy.

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Originally Posted by Combatbulter

Weird they went through all the trouble to reastablish the council only to disband it a few years later.

I suspect negative backlash against Med'an may be part of it. That or blizz just wanted that to be a comic only storyline.

In all honesty I would say Baine hasn't done too shabby a job so far. You know, given who he has to deal with.

Nonsense, Baine let Magatha and the rogue grimtotem go, which got people killed in 1k Needles. More importantly, he gave water to the Quillboar in mulgore even after they murdered, or attempted to murder, all of the caravan workers and diplomats in the area.

Whats more, they continued to attack even after being given the water :\

He's pacifistic to a fault and his only logic is 'it's what my dad would've done' rather than whether it's y'know A GOOD IDEA or not.

Garrosh is desperate, and has already shown he is willing to go back on his word (Theramore/Sha/Demons).

Magatha is an opportunist, so if given the slightest chance to have the Horde on her side, she would wake it. Plus, she has a super powerfulweapon that Garrosh might like.

Unto Elder Crone Magatha of the Grimtotem,
Acting Warchief of the Horde, Garrosh Hellscream,
Sends his most sincere wishes for a slow and painful death.
It has come to my attention that you have deprived me of a rightful kill. Cairne Bloodhoof was a hero to the Horde and an honorable member of a usually honorable race. It is with disgust and anger that I discover you have caused me to bring about his death through accidental treachery.
Such tactics may work well for your renegade, honorless tribe and Alliance scum, but I despise them. It was my wish to fight Cairne fairly, and win or lose by my own skill or lack of it. Now I shall never know, and the cry of traitor will dog my steps until such time as I can sport your head on a pike and point to you as the real traitor.
So...no. I will not be sending any truehearted orcs to fight alongside your treacherous, belly-crawling tribe. Your victory or your defeat is in the hands of your Earth Mother now. Either way, I look forward to hearing of your demise.
You are on your own, Magatha, as friendless and disliked as you have ever been. Perhaps more. Enjoy your loneliness.